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The prime factorization of a composite number is the number written as a product of its prime factors.
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| Term | Definition | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Number | A number that has exactly two positive factors, 1 and itself. | 3, 5, 13 |
| Composite Number | A number that is not a prime number. | 4, 12, 63 |
We want to write the prime factorization of 1100. The prime factorization of a composite number is the number written as a product of its prime factors. We will use factor pairs and a factor tree to find the prime factorization of 1100. The factor tree is complete when only prime factors appear in the product.
The prime factorization of 1100 is 2* 2* 5* 5 * 11, or 2^2* 5^2 * 11. Therefore, the correct option is G.